Blake Smithers places 2nd at state power lifting meet

At the state power lifting competition March 9-10 in Ionia, Blake Smithers placed 2nd in the state in the super heavy weight division! He achieved 510 squat, 315 bench and 585 dead lift, which are all personal records for him. Congratulations, Blake! (Thank you to Amy Smithers for the photo!) The ladies on the Laker Power Lifting team who qualified for state – Kierstyn Wurst, Jaelyn Talaski and Erin McArdle – all achieved personal records in at least one lift and placed 13th overall in their respective divisions. Great job to the Laker Power Lifting team – what a grand way to close out your first season!